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From: ReenaRose
Date: 01-08-2005, 11:57 PM (1 of 8)
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Hello! I'm new to serging AND working with knits. When I use the cover stitch on the raw edges of hems, sleeves, etc., of a simple t shirt, it stretches out no matter how carefullly I handle it. I've tried not seaming the sides until the cover stitching is done, but it is still an awkward, exaggerated seam at the edging. Any hints? Thanks! Reena |
User: ReenaRose
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 01-09-2005, 04:56 AM (2 of 8)
| If you have a foot pressure adjustment on your serger you might want to lessen the pressure. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: sewcr8v
Date: 01-16-2005, 11:29 AM (3 of 8)
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Change your differential feed to the plus setting, experiment experiment experiment! Differential - use the minus settings for when your fabric is puckering and needs to relax. Use the plus setting when your serged edge is stretching and getting all wavy, in particular FLEECE is a culprit of stretching. Sewcr8v
Keep the world sewing... |
User: sewcr8v
Member since: 09-05-2004 Total posts: 30 
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From: sable
Date: 01-16-2005, 10:24 PM (4 of 8)
| I find it tends to come undone after a while, despite sewing hems on the flat and using fray check. It's not always at the seam it comes undone either, sometimes in the middle of the hem the threads seem to break. Any hints? |
User: sable
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 76 
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From: sewcr8v
Date: 01-17-2005, 11:14 AM (5 of 8)
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this is a chronic problem with coverstitch but can be remedied by always using size 90 needles.
Sewcr8v
Keep the world sewing... |
User: sewcr8v
Member since: 09-05-2004 Total posts: 30
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From: fronno
Date: 01-18-2005, 06:20 AM (6 of 8)
you should fasten the coverstitch with the normal sewingmachine when you are finished with the work, but I guess that you know that already. 
With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 79 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 01-20-2005, 04:15 PM (7 of 8)
| It could be you are having problems with the stitches because of the way you are releasing the threads at the end of your stitching. You can also lock your stitches without going over them with a sewing machine or fray check. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: sewcr8v
Date: 02-06-2005, 11:22 AM (8 of 8)
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I take the threads at the end of the seam and actually tie a quick knot. I have also serged 2 or 3 stitches, lifted the foot and moved it back a titch and serged over top of them. The stitches not catching in the middle of the rows, try the size 90 stretch needle.
Sewcr8v
Keep the world sewing... |
User: sewcr8v
Member since: 09-05-2004 Total posts: 30
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